Selah · Bible verse
Proverbs 17:9
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
In context
7Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
8A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
9He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
11An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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日本語 · 箴言 17:9 · 口語訳聖書愛を追い求める人は人のあやまちをゆるす、人のことを言いふらす者は友を離れさせる。한국어 · 잠언 17:9 · 개역한글허물을 덮어 주는 자는 사랑을 구하는 자요 그것을 거듭 말하는 자는 친한 벗을 이간하는 자니라Español · Proverbios 17:9 · Reina-Valera (1909)El que cubre la prevaricación, busca amistad: mas el que reitera la palabra, aparta al amigo.Português · Provérbios 17:9 · Bíblia Livre (2018)Quem perdoa a transgressão busca a amizade; mas quem repete o assunto afasta amigos íntimos.
